The Smallest I like to carry is the Star PD .45
If I think things have a good chance of getting really serious I like having the 1911 on me. The Star PD is close to that.
And often I have the little S&W .357 in my boot or in an ankle holster. There's a good chance I will end up on the ground and I want to be able to reach something easily and get it going without too much trouble.
Weight and size are only considered as a problem of where and how I wear it.
The Star PD is a big hole with a gun built around it!
I found one close to it I like a bit better. Less parts, buttons, thinner, lighter. I think lots safer to carry in condition one. The Kahr PM45, it even takes “military” spec 1911 mags.
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Technically I replaced the beautiful Star PD I had with a Glock 30s. 10 shot and I don’t cry if I drop it. But I carry the lighter and smaller Kahr more. This week I’m using the P40 Covert that is about the same size as the PM45 but it has a shorter grip for pocket carry. I actually ordered it by accident. Thought I was getting the standard P40. The Covert is a more rare specialized piece, it will do. I wanted a small carry .40 cal. too.
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Yessir. That will work!
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When Colt first introduced their lightweight
Defender in 45acp they ran a magazine ad showing the gun and saying that it was pictured in actual size that surprised the heck out of me cause I only shot full size Government models and this was smaller....A lot smaller... And an aluminum frame only made it lighter....Here she is on top of a Commander that`s on top of full five incher... The Defender is one of my carries...![[image]](images/uploaded/20250429040926681050f61580d.jpg)